How to Repair a Chip in a Laminate Countertop

Laminate is an inexpensive and durable solution for kitchen countertops. It is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Laminate is a synthetic material comprised of several layers of plastic and paper sealed with melamine. Laminate countertops are durable, but if you accidentally drop a pan on the counter, a chip may occur in the material. Fortunately, it is easy to repair a small chip at home.

Things You'll Need

• Laminate repair kit
• Putty knife

Instructions

1. Use a putty knife to press the repair paste into the chip. Make sure the paste fills the chip.

2. Smooth the paste with the edge of the putty knife.

3. Let the paste dry.

Tips & Warnings

• When purchasing a laminate repair kit, you will need to match the color of the repair paste to your countertop color. You may need to mix a few pastes to get the right color.

• Large chips should be repaired by a counter repair professional.

References

• Repair Home: Repairing laminate countertops
• Kitchen Info Source: Laminate countertops